MMA

UFC fighters close to Bolsonaro find themselves in spotlight after riots
A group of UFC fighters aligned with former Brazil president Jair Bolsonaro have found themselves in the spotlight following this month’s attack of congress
Karim Zidan
24, Jan, 2023 @9:00 AM

Fighters attack UFC head Dana White’s lack of punishment for slapping wife
Ex-fighters Ramsey Nijem and Al Iaquinta criticized Dana White after the UFC president refused to self-impose a punishment for hitting his wife
Guardian sport and agencies
12, Jan, 2023 @9:35 PM

Rising MMA star Victoria ‘The Prodigy’ Lee dies at age of 18
Victoria Lee, one of the world’s most promising young mixed martial artists, has died at the age of 18 her family have confirmed
Guardian sport
08, Jan, 2023 @3:22 PM

It is time to consider a UFC without Dana White | Karim Zidan
Dana White’s decision to physically assault his wife raises questions about whether the UFC president is fit to continue running the world’s largest mixed martial arts organization
Karim Zidan
04, Jan, 2023 @6:46 PM

UFC has been rocked by a betting scandal. And it’s a self-inflicted wound
Several investigations have been launched around gambling patterns for UFC fights. The organization must shoulder some of the blame
Karim Zidan
09, Dec, 2022 @9:00 AM

But can he fight? Teddy Atlas grades YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul
The influencer is an expert at getting attention. But as he climbs in for his sixth pro fight on Saturday night, one of boxing’s most renowned trainers assesses his skills
Ben Wyatt
29, Oct, 2022 @7:00 AM

‘Like 13-year-olds invented a sport’: face-slapping league gets go-ahead in Vegas
Nevada’s athletic commission voted to oversee league of the controversial sport that has already seen one competitor die
Matthew Cantor
24, Oct, 2022 @5:00 AM

Between the Rock and a hard place: the shoe deal hurting UFC fighters
UFC fighters must wear Dwayne Johnson’s Project Rock shoes under a new sponsorship deal, but the Guardian has learned they won’t see any of the proceeds from the lucrative pact
Karim Zidan
01, Oct, 2022 @9:00 AM

Artur Beterbiev: Kadyrov looms over Chechen-born star’s unification bout
Artur Beterbiev’s march toward title unification continues on Saturday night, but his ties to a Chechen dictator facing US sanctions should not be ignored
Karim Zidan
18, Jun, 2022 @7:30 AM

UFC 275: Jiri Procházka stuns Glover Teixeira for title in instant classic
Jiri Procházka stopped Glover Teixeira by submission in the fifth round to claim the UFC light heavyweight title in a grueling bout at UFC 275 on Sunday
Agencies
12, Jun, 2022 @5:57 AM

UFC’s Jorge Masvidal faces felony battery charge after Colby Covington dust-up
UFC welterweights Colby Covington and Jorge Masvidal allegedly were involved in an altercation outside of a Miami Beach restaurant late Monday
Guardian sport and agencies
22, Mar, 2022 @8:45 PM

Paddy the Baddy and Meatball Molly light up London on thrilling UFC night | Donald McRae
The duo secured victories that thrilled the crowd at the O2 Arena and promised bright things to come for British MMA
Donald McRae
20, Mar, 2022 @4:36 PM
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